A big body, Uzomah also has good speed downfield and open-field running ability learned in his days as a high school quarterback.

Uzomah hasn't gotten many chances in two years on campus, but Auburn's coaching staff wants to use him all over the field in the hurry-up, no-huddle offense after a season where Uzomah caught seven passes for 136 yards and a touchdown, mostly after Philip Lutzenkirchen went down for the season.

Burns and Lutzenkirchen played inside receiver in Malzahn's offense. A wide range of players have been used in the role, one that can be anything from a H-back/fullback type to a slot receiver.

With Jay Prosch also ticketed for time at H-back and the coaching staff excited about Prosch's lead-blocking ability, Uzomah's role will likely focus on catching passes from the H-back, tight end and the slot, a key for a team that has no proven receivers returning.

Both players could also see time together. Auburn tight ends coach Scott Fountain has already said the coaching staff is looking for ways to get both players on the field together.

"
I think that position's a unique position, and sometimes you're going to
have a Jay Prosch and a Brandon Fulse, C.J. Uzomah out there," Fountain said.

Uzomah, who's listed at 6-foot-4, carries 255 pounds on his frame, a weight he says still allows him to keep his movement skills.

"Whatever is good for me to be able to run and be able to move," Uzomah said. "At 255
right now, so as long as I'm comfortable moving around and stuff, I think I
should be fine."

Uzomah has spent most of his first two years playing behind Lutzenkirchen, whose departure leaves an opening at tight end and H-back.